We all know that assumptions can lead to misunderstandings, but what happens when those assumptions are about privilege and race? In a recent incident, a 17-year-old girl found herself in a heated debate with a fellow student after he made a misguided comment about her family. The conflict escalated, leaving their friends divided on who was in the wrong.
The Privileged School
The Annual Assembly
Zoom Breakout Groups ️
A Competition of Privilege
Enter ‘Daniel’ ♂️
The Nanny Confusion
The Truth Comes Out ️
The Real ‘Nanny’
Daniel’s Response
The Jokes Begin
Daniel’s Text
The Friends’ Verdict
So, Who’s the Real A-Hole Here?
In a classic case of assumptions gone wrong, ‘Daniel’ found himself on the receiving end of some well-deserved mockery. But was the girl justified in telling him he deserved it? Or should she have let it slide? Opinions are split, and the debate rages on. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this juicy situation…
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Don’t be ignorant and you won’t get called out
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Commenter defends mocking of privileged racist kid.
Not the a-hole, but what happened?
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Not the a-hole, but who got mocked and why?
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Foot in mouth, not in control. NTA wins
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